Silver Platter on Modern Living TV
Although I love watching lifestyle and cooking shows, I never thought I would actually ever have the guts or courage to come out in one. Yet for some months, I have been praying about my new endeavor, Silver Platter and the grand plans I lay at Gods feet. Everything...
Jonathan Matti for De Gournay
This year has gone by so quickly once again and oh what a journey it has been. With all its ups, downs and changes both daunting and chaotic, we see beauty at the end of it all. A reminder that nothing lasts forever. Bad times pass and good times remind us to be...
Modern Day Mavens: Nicole Whisenhunt and Kai Lim
You know how sometimes when you meet someone for the first time and you instantly know you like them? Well this is especially so for these two lovely ladies. I had just started blogging when I met them and was a little bit apprehensive about putting myself out...
Baked Fish Japanese Style
Baked Fish Japanese Style Ingredients: . 1 large lapu-lapu or maya-maya, filleted . 1 lemon . Salt . Togarashi (Japanese pepper) . 1 whole head of garlic, sliced . Olive oil . Japanese mayonnaise Procedure: . Season the fish fillet with lemon, salt and togarashi . Lay...
A Weekend at The Raffles
I have always loved Raffles Hotels, ever since I can remember. The sprawling Singapore property speaks to me in every way and makes me feel right at home. White shutters, dark floors and old world elegance are my hearts happy place. This special weekend, we had the...
Chicken and Manchego Cheese Croquettes
Chicken and Manchego Cheese Croquettes Ingredients: . 2 chicken breast fillets . 1 head garlic, chopped . 1 onion, chopped . 1 tomato, chopped . 3 medium potatoes . 1 tbsp. butter . 3 tbsp. milk . Salt . Pepper . 1/4 cup (or a bit more) grated manchego cheese . 1...
Wonder Momma, Michelle Aventajado
We hit it off the first time we met. What I liked about her were her unpretentious and easy ways. Little did I know that there was so much more to her story. A beautiful story. Not an easy one but one she handles flawlessly. She is one tough cookie who lives her life...
XO Fried Rice
XO Fried Rice Recipe Ingredients: 2-3 cups (day old), cooked rice 1-2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 whole (small) ginger, grated 1 bunch green onion, sliced into small rounds 2-3 tsps. XO sauce (I usually use Din Tai Fung's, but any brand is okay) 1 egg, beaten salt to season...
Pinoy Fry Salmon Belly
Pinoy Fry Salmon Belly Ingredients: 1 kilo salmon belly (strips) Best quality patis (fish sauce) 1 lemon Pepper Cooking oil for frying Procedure: Marinate belly in lemon, pepper and cover with patis for 20-30 minutes (20 if you want it less salty) Deep fry a few...
Salmon Zucchini Bake
Salmon Zucchini Bake Recipe Ingredients: 1 salmon fillet 1 lemon 1 or 2 whole zucchini (diced) 1 onion (quartered) 1 to 1 1/2 tsp. salt Ground pepper according to taste Dill (a few sprigs) Olive oil Procedure: Preheat oven for 15 minutes Rub the salmon fillet with...
